ACF Flexible Content Modal
Make ACF Flexible Content editing the content of each layout using a Modal window.
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ACF Flexible Content Modal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (700+ active installs)
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where ACF Flexible Content Modal stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| acf | >100 |
| advanced-custom-field | >100 |
| flexible-content | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
About ACF Flexible Content Modal
From the official readme · v1.2.3Description
Make ACF Flexible Content editing the content of each layout using a Modal window.
The button to collapse the layout’s elements will be replaced to a Edit button, the fields will be opened inside a Modal window. This will let you order the list of layouts easily and to fill the fields separately.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/acf-fc-modaldirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Changelog
1.2.3
- Highlight layout field when modal is closed
- Open modal when layout field is clicked
1.2.2
- Fixed bug with cloned FC’s.
1.2.1
- All Flexible Content fields can open in a modal, even nested fields.
- Fixed action to refresh layout_title hook.
- Pressing ESC makes the modal to close.
- Some CSS changes.
1.2
- Rebuild to support ACF 5.7 and organize the code.
- Adding a new layout now pops up the modal from that layout (ACF 5.7+).
1.1.5
- Added a feature to indicate which FC layout field have error messages.
1.1.4
- Fixed ACF Tooltips and Popups.
- Fixed modal overlay hiding some elements like editor dropdown.
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FAQ
ACF Flexible Content Modal: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is ACF Flexible Content Modal free?
Yes. ACF Flexible Content Modal is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ACF Flexible Content Modal safe to use in 2026?
ACF Flexible Content Modal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ACF Flexible Content Modal?
ACF Flexible Content Modal is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,639 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 181 times in the last 30 days.
Does ACF Flexible Content Modal work with WordPress 7.1?
ACF Flexible Content Modal is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was ACF Flexible Content Modal last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on February 11, 2019 (8 years ago).
Who makes ACF Flexible Content Modal?
ACF Flexible Content Modal is developed and maintained by Edir Pedro.
What are the best alternatives to ACF Flexible Content Modal?
The most popular alternatives to ACF Flexible Content Modal are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs) and Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… (100K+ installs).
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